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142 More information X www.igus.eu/esd ESD (Electro Static Discharge) - avoidance of static charges in the field of manufacturing processes of electronic components or assemblies Note : According toastatement by TÜV Rheinland 557/ Ex125071309.00/17 , igus ® e-chains ® do not fall under the scope of application of Directive 2014/34/EU ESD with igus ® e-chains ® (ESD = Electro Static Discharge) The need to prevent static buildup in moving applications has been increasing in modern production equipment. Measurements of the electrical surface leakage resistance for igus ® e-chains ® made from the special igumid GC material were made in 1992 by the igus ® GmbH together with the PTB (Physikalisch-Technische-Bundesanstalt) in Braunschweig, supplemented by additional certifications in 1998 and 1999 according to DIN 53482 and the guidelines for static electricity ZH1/200 of the Federation of Trade Associations. igus ® recommends using the igumid ESD material to discharge such electrostatic energy in the production of sensitive electrical components. igumid ESD has been fully tested for over 10 million cycles in the igus ® test laboratory. Advantages of standardised ESD products ● ESD material tested with over 10 million cycles for highest requirements ● e-chains ® with mounting brackets and interior separation in ESD and ATEX design, available from stock ● Proven over years of use in explosion-proof areas ● Short delivery times Conductivity of igus ® products from igumid ESD In contrast to temporary conductive surface coatings or volatile incorporated antistatic agents, the additives used o ff er long lasting and maintenance-free conductivity. If individual e-chain ® components o ff er conductivity, this is not su ffi cient: the whole e-chain ® from one end to the other must have a continuous conductivity. All products in this catalogue are optimised in this regard and the continuous conductivity is measured and documented prior to delivery with 100% testing.All products in this catalogue are optimised in this regard and the continuous conductivity is measured and documented prior to delivery with 100% testing. Only e-chains ® that have passed this test are provided with the test seal and delivered. Colour* of igumid ESD products: similar to RAL7015, slate-grey to ensure distinguishability from standard materials. (*Exception: cover zipper and triflex ® R - here black in colour) ESD e-chains ® | Technical environment 100%of the produced ESD e-chains ® are checked for their continuous conductivity fromone end to the other